I've had so many requests for more videos instructing defense so here is the start. We focus on techniques, how to execute and the mindset I have during defense. I hope this helps many people out there who are wanting to level up their defensive skills.
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Please more videos on defense. My coaches spend 95% of classes making us work on offense and I feel our defense is lacking big time. Can feel it in sparring too...
Switch gyms
same here. been looking for a different gym, maybe you should too?
@@beznikx7003 Not a big fighting culture where im from and definitely not a lot of options. Already at one of the best gyms and im not willing to drive 30+ minutes to another gym so basically it iz what it izzz
@@spongebobsunglasses8643 I’m sorry man if your coach is a good coach he’ll be able to accept constructive criticism from his students so he can focus on what isn’t being taught enough so you guys can become even more demons
And if not we got Gabriel 😎😎😎
Varga is totally a chill dude! A champion fighter that has a heart rate that is so low his feet are purple?!? Amazing! LOL
1:35 jab/cross defence 5:02 hook defence 6:03 uppercut defence 6:55 sequence example 1 7:50 bodyshots 10:00 sequence example 2 10:45 kick up the middle defence 13:35 roundhouse defence 16:22 low kick defence 18:00 knee defence 19:08 sequence example 3 19:50 defensive technique implementation 22:15 defensive mindset
Timestamp for myself 7:32 end of face punch defence with combo
Thank you for today's lesson Coach! 🙏
Yes it’s here! Thank you!
Hope you like it! I will put together other ones with training partners soon.
every time i see your tecnical tutorial like this im totally amazed and i really wanna put them in my routine! your teachings are really gold piece for everyhone who want to improve! and the total view of your body when you execute these tecniques help really a lot!! ty Gabriel for all this amazing content!
Love this! Just getting into kickboxing- so helpful!
thank you for the tips! can't wait to train :)
Just what I needed thanks man
Been waiting for this
Love the videos, the lessons, the way of explaning, the tone. Like everything. This is great.
Great video, highly appreciated! :)
Great video. I’ve only been training for 6 months so it was a bit difficult to follow along at real time speed but I have some things to practice now, cheers from Australia!
wow, this is really the BEST video I have seen which clearly demonstrates basic kick-box defense methods ! 😮
Thank you. As a beginner, these are incredibly helpful.
Gabriel has the best content ty bro
love this defense stuff. I used love smashing pads and heavy bags. Then when I finally tried sparring I got lit up cause I never got use to seeing punches coming back to me. The huge reactions and flinching was what really got to me, like turning my head away. Wasn't til I got taught how to drill the shell defense to take a punch on the gloves, and sparring more in kicking range that allowed me to see where things were coming from did I feel a little bit more comfortable doing it. It's hard to program your body to do these things, but we just need to keep drilling. Big fan of this channel.
I actually found that learning to hold focus mitts for a lot of different people made me better at defense than training defensive drills per say. But this was a great video nonetheless 👍🏾👍🏾
Thank You, Champ. 🙏
thank very much for posting Kru Varga
Excellent instruction as always thanks Gabriel
You are the best ❤
thank you so much man
Amazing Video, thank you
You are an absolute G Thanks Coach !!!! (:
Concise explanation👍
Great video. Thanks.
I got punch like a sandbag today at my second kickboxing lesson. Now I'm super motivated to learn defensive skills before learning to fight.
Thank you!
wow I'm lucky. I was looking for a guide for beginners of yours and this just turned up two days ago.
Very informative video good job
Thank you @GabrielVargaOfficial for this comprehensive Guide. A quick question, about the front kick block at 11:12, which part of the hand ends up making contact with the leg, the palm or the side(knife) ? Which one is best in your experience? Keep up the good work and content !
Hello Teacher, thank you for your informative videos as always. Question: Are there any tips for fighting with 14/16 oz gloves? I realized that I cannot execute proper lead hand hooks like I do in punching/8oz gloves. How should players adjust with bigger gloves? Sincerely,
Virtual sparring helped me a lot to improve my reflexes.
Finally!!!!! My favorite part of combat sports! Defense!!! Sucks I can’t like the video more than once
Amazing
Omg!!! I Have the same issue with my feet. Thought I was the only one. Keep them puppies warm! 👍
So many jewels in one video. Amazing!
Coaches don’t do this in class. Its always all offense. That’s why so many bad habits and technique is lost. Great content thank you!
So helpful
Always love working on defense 🙂 Question for catching left round kicks: when you take the step to your left, are you also turning your hips/torso to take the impact on your side? I noticed you were getting some rotation in your right leg, but your clothing made it hard to judge how much 🤔
I was just thinking about his clothes hindering the lesson. Great info but all black pants and long sleeved shirt make it a bit difficult to see how far some of the techniques travel or where they should stop.
Hi i just started my boxing journey. This video helped me a lot thanks
tony jeffries is good as will for boxing
Thank you I’ve only been training almost half a year but my defense isn’t neserally lacking it’s just not wear I’d prefer it to be
Hey Gabriel! Thanks for sharing so much! Your video’s are really awesome! I know you like wearing black but it doesnt do right to your video’s. It makes it more difficult for the viewers to see were you keep your arms etc when you show the technieks. Contrasting colours would make it even more awesome in my opinion. Thanks again and kind regards for the Netherlands
v helpful video
This is a great lesson for beginners like myself. Something that would help in the future would be to wear some contrasting colored clothing. Elbow placement and torso rotation gets a bit lost with the black sleeves coming across a black shirt and pants.
Thanks for the video. I recommend that you go do a test to check if you have peripheral artery disease, hopefully not, but better safe than sorry.
Hey Gabe, could you do vids on knees on a heavy bag. I notice there isnt much content on this at all through KZhead.
Defense is so underrated in combat sports. In my opinion, a superb defense is the most important skill a fighter can have.
Good video
Watching this with a headache after getting lit up during sparring 👍. Not gonna let it happen again
Hello Gabriel, when i use the Thai long guard, my left side body is very susceptible to a nice roundhouse or teep. Am I doing anything wrong? How should I defend it? It's hard to do the dutch cross block when my left arm is extended. Thanks!
Hello Gabriel,can u do a video on to fight like a video game character,like Jin Kazama,Hwoarang,Ryu, Ken,Liu Kang, Johnny Cage. The realistic combinations they use
There are already other youtubers doing it
Yeah i know,i just want to see his perspective
Thinking of going to a club tomorrow
I think you have Raynaud's, look it up and see if it matches any symptoms bro
This video needs sections
Fr
Well post timestamps for us then
Just watch the video
@@deangelowilliams440for real, it’s important to listen to all the details
He can hold your hand too 😁
Thank you Gabriel I’ll try to not be a punching bag anymore😂💪👊✝️
Fuck yeah
this would have ben much better with partner to demonstrate and illustrate. Thanks
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11:20
That jab is clogging you up... you know what jab I'm talking about.
Does this apply to mma
yes!
Can you do 10 vs 10 mma fighting tips?
Feet look like you were gardening before you came in the house.
One...Two...Three.......Foh...Five
Hello coach if you want to grov up your channel you can analyze some of andrew tate's matches he is so popular.
Question: when checking a roundhouse kick, isn't it best to put your elbow behind your knee? I think if it's outside the knee that you run the risk of a broken arm if the kick hits the arm. Am I right or wrong? Thanks
Either is okay. Gabriel Varga has another vid saying that some Thai coaches will tell you one way, and others will tell you the other. Just do what your coach says but keep in mind it that elbow can be in or out. I had one professional MMA fighter say elbow inside the knee and a muay Thai instructor say elbow outside the knee. Only constant I've heard or seen is not to drop your elbow level to the knee if you do not have flexibility and don't flair them out too much.
BTW, yes, there is always the chance that blocking a roundhouse kick with an arm can cause a break but Dutch kickboxers often block head kicks with their arms. If a roundhouse is coming to the left side of your head then "answer the phone" with your left arm, while right glove crosses over to the left elbow for additional support and brace for impact. You can't always do, or don't always have time or distance, to do a fade back to avoid the kick.
Gabe's feet are kinda like Orochimaru's hands when the third Hokage took them away.
Hey Coach when u have sum time can u make some follow along shadowboxibg vids. Ty 💯🦾